State Highway 73 Rough Creek Bridge roadworks

The NZ Transport Agency advises drivers to expect delays
at Rough Creek Bridge, east of the Arthur’s Pass village,
on Thursday, December 14.

Contractors will be fixing
potholes and carrying out other road repairs around the
one-way bridge ahead of the busy holiday season and the
bridge will be closed for up to 15 minutes at a time between
4.30pm and 8pm.

Speed restrictions and other traffic
management will be in place and motorists are advised to
expect delays and possible queues.

Emergency vehicles will
be managed through the site if required.

The Transport
Agency apologises for any inconvenience caused by the works
and thanks people for their patience and
understanding.

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